Dr. Nader Iskander, MD

Dr. Nader Iskander, MD is an ophthalmology doctor who practices in San Antonio, TX. He is 51 years old and has been practicing for 28 years. Dr. Iskander is affiliated with Methodist Hospital and North Central Baptist Hospital.

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Dr. Iskander's Experience

Dr. Iskander's experience matches your search based on the following criteria:

Based on total number of patients treated over the last 12 months

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Board certified in Ophthalmology

No malpractice claims found

No sanctions found

No board actions found

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Specialties

Ophthalmology

Cornea & Refractive Surgery

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Board Certifications

Why it matters: Dr. Iskander's Board Certifications

Ophthalmology

Accredited by: American Board of Ophthalmology*

* This information is proprietary data maintained in a copyrighted database compilation owned by the American Board of Medical Specialties. Copyright 2017 American Board of Medical Specialties. All rights reserved.

Board Certifications

Why It Matters: Dr. Iskander's Board Certifications

Board certification should be one of your top considerations when choosing a doctor. Board certification is an official recognition given to doctors who have met specific requirements set by national medical specialty boards in the United States.

Board certification indicates that a doctor is highly qualified in the medical field in which he or she practices. A board-certified doctor is more likely than a non-board-certified doctor to have the most current skills and knowledge about how to treat your medical condition.

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Conditions Treated

Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens

Astigmatism

Bell's Palsy

Benign Neoplasm of Eye

Blepharitis

Blocked Tear Duct

Cataract

Chalazion

Conjunctival Hemorrhage

Corneal Abrasion or Laceration

Corneal Diseases

Corneal Ulcer

Degenerative Disorders of Globe

Diabetic Retinopathy

Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)

Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Dry Eyes

Entropion

Esotropia

Exotropia

Eye Cancer

Eye Infections

Eyelid Disorders

Farsightedness

Floaters

Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy

Glaucoma

Headache

Keratitis

Migraine

Nearsightedness

Ocular Hypertension

Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)

Presbyopia

Progressive High Myopia

Pterygium

Senile Cataracts

Sjögren's Syndrome

Strabismus

Stye

Tear Duct Disorders

Ulcer

Visual Field Defects

More

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Procedures

Blepharoplasty

Cataract Removal Surgery

Eye Surgery

Eyelid Surgery

Foreign Body Removal from Eye

Glaucoma Surgery

Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye

Repair of Entropion or Ectropion

Background Check

0 Malpractice Claims

What is medical malpractice?

No malpractice history found for Texas.

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What is medical malpractice?

Medical malpractice is issued when negligence by a doctor causes injury to a patient. For example, a doctor may improperly diagnose, treat or medicate outside the standard of medical care. The three types of malpractice are: a settlement, an arbitration award, or a judgment.

If my doctor has malpractice history, does that mean he or she is a poor-quality doctor?

If your doctor has a malpractice claim, evaluate the information and determine if the action could potentially impact the quality of care you receive. Claim settlements and arbitration awards may occur for a variety of reasons, which should not necessarily reflect negatively on the doctor's professional competence or conduct.You may want to use this information to start a discussion with the doctor about his or her history and specific ability to provide healthcare for you.

How far back does Healthgrades malpractice history go?

Healthgrades reports details of a doctor’s malpractice history when the doctor has at least one closed medical malpractice claim within the last five years, even if he or she no longer practices in that state.

For which states does Healthgrades collect malpractice history?

Healthgrades collects malpractice information from California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, and West Virginia. If your doctor has a malpractice claim, evaluate the information and determine if the action could potentially impact your quality of care. Sometimes multiple states report the same claim. If a provider practices in a state where data is unavailable, please reach out to your local state legislature to help make this data publicly available.

0 Sanctions

What is a sanction or disciplinary action?

No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.

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What is a sanction or disciplinary action?

A sanction, also known as a disciplinary action, is an action taken to punish or restrict a doctor who has demonstrated professional misconduct. Sanctions may be imposed by a state medical board, professional medical licensing organization, or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

If my doctor has sanction history, does that mean he or she is a poor-quality doctor?

If a doctor has a sanction, it does not necessarily mean that he or she is a poor-quality doctor. Some sanctions are not related to medical care, and involve a doctor’s finances or administrative activities. Before you make any choices about changing your doctor, we recommend that you evaluate the doctor’s sanction information and determine how severe or relevant you think the sanction cause and action were.

How far back does Healthgrades sanction history go?

Healthgrades reports state and federal sanctions from the previous five years, except when a doctor's license has been revoked or surrendered. Healthgrades displays all actions for doctors whose licenses have been revoked or surrendered.

For which states does Healthgrades collect sanction history?

Healthgrades collects sanction history from all 50 U.S. states. Physicians with a disciplinary action in one state may move to another state where they have a clean record. Since Healthgrades painstakingly compiles disciplinary action information from all 50 states, Healthgrades website will show if a physician has a disciplinary action in more than one state.

0 Board Actions

What are board actions?

No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.

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What are board actions?

Board actions are non-disciplinary actions imposed upon a doctor based on a complaint investigation. A patient or medical colleague may file a complaint with that state medical board or professional licensing organization, which then investigates the complaint. Board actions are intended to ensure that a doctor is able to perform safe medical and health care tasks.

Types of non-disciplinary actions include an advisory letter, a corrective action agreement, a limitation or restriction on the medical or healthcare tasks a doctor can perform, or a voluntary agreement by the doctor not to practice. A board action can also include a termination of a corrective action agreement or voluntary agreement, which allows the doctor to return to full practice.

If my doctor has a board action, does that mean he or she is a poor-quality doctor?

If a doctor has a board action, it means he or she has had a non-disciplinary action imposed upon him or her. It does not necessarily mean that he or she is a poor quality doctor. Before you make any choices about changing your doctor, evaluate the doctor's board action information and determine how severe or relevant you think the cause and action were.

How far back does Healthgrades non-disciplinary board action history go?

Healthgrades reports non-disciplinary board action history from for the previous five years, except when a doctor's license has been revoked or surrendered. Healthgrades displays all actions for doctors whose licenses have been revoked or surrendered.

For which states does Healthgrades collect non-disciplinary board actions?

Healthgrades collects non-disciplinary board actions from all 50 U.S. states.

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Awards & Recognition

What is a recognized doctor?

Have not had their license surrendered or revoked since Healthgrades started collecting data in 2000.

Have no malpractice judgments, adverse arbitration awards, or monetary settlements for the last five years in the states in which Healthgrades can collect malpractice data.

Are free of state or federal disciplinary actions (sanctions) for the last five years.

Healthgrades updates the Recognized Doctor list quarterly based on board certification data. Healthgrades also receives sanction and malpractice data throughout the year, depending on how frequently the state medical boards release updates.

We remove a newly sanctioned doctor from the Recognized Doctor list as soon as we receive the information. However, it is important to note that malpractice information is publically available in only 14 states.

Languages Spoken

English

Memberships & Professional Affiliations

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Dr. Iskander's Reviews

Likelihood of recommending Dr. Iskander to family and friends

4.0

based on 24total reviews (4 with comments)

Dr. Iskander's Performance

Trustworthiness

EXCELLENT

Explains condition(s) well

EXCELLENT

Answers Questions

EXCELLENT

Time well spent

EXCELLENT

Office & Staff Performance

Scheduling

EXCELLENT

Office environment

EXCELLENT

Staff friendliness

EXCELLENT

Average wait time

16 to 30 minutes

Patient Comments (4)

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-Kate in San Antonio, TX | Jan 21, 2017

If waits at the office CONSISTENTLY (as in every single time we've been there) exceed one hour beyond your appointment time, and he has a sign apologizing for it, there's a simple solution - SCHEDULE FEWER PATIENTS.
Not sure if we appreciated not being told the office had moved to a new location or misleading info about the appt that cost us hundreds of dollars that we don't have (seriously, if it's a "procedure" not an office visit, schedule it BEFORE the insurance benefits year ends.)

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-BJ Elgaeb in San Antonio, TX | May 31, 2016

Waited 90 minutes past appointment time, twice.

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-Jose Almaguer in Boerne Texas | Feb 21, 2016

My experience with Dr Iskander was very pleasant he is Very professional and knowledgeable. The results of my operation was better than what I expected and I highly recommend him. Every day is a new experience in seeing the world in a new way. I can't thank Dr. Iskander enough for the my new eyesight. John Martinez in the finance department was so helpful and so happy to inform us about what we would expect before , during,and ,after the lasik surgery. It really made me feel at ease.

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-Amber in San Antonio, TX | Jan 17, 2016

He is best in the business. Wait time is pretty ridiculous, but hey, he's in high demand for a reason